Finally, a delightful red velvet cupcake that is less dangerous to your waistline! You can munch on these cupcakes guilt-free in our trendy world of diets, for this recipe is paleo and vegan (gluten-free/dairy-free/egg-free/refined sugar free). Go ahead, start baking, and satisfy your overwhelming craving for red velvet cupcakes without putting on a pound.

Paleo and Gluten-free Vegan Red Velvet Cupcake

2014-07-31 12:50:37

Yields 12

Heavenly red velvet cupcake made from natural ingredients to be worthy of your indulgence.

Combine the remaining ingredients, except for food color. Whisk in banana, vanilla extract, vinegar, and egg whites or egg re-placer until uniform. Stir until just combined.

Add in food coloring until batter is desired color. (Note that it will lose some of its color during baking.)

Immediately pour the batter into the pan (about 2/3 full each). Bake in the oven at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let sit 10 minutes to cool before removing the muffin tin.

While waiting for the cupcakes to cool, prepare the frosting.

Stir together the yogurt, the sweetener, and the ½ teaspoon vanilla extract. Place in the freezer for 20-30 minutes, or until thickened.

This is the perfect day to reach out to all your friends with your newly discovered cupcake recipe! There is no excuse in celebrating International Friendship Day. It would be so much nicer if you take a few moments out of your busy day and make a sweet gesture to let them know how much you value your friendships. What are you waiting for? Now go and connect with a friend by bringing some of your very own freshly baked cupcake. You’ll realize the warm feeling that it gives you and it will literally stay with you for the rest of the day!

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Jean is an avid foodie, food blogger, author, and health enthusiast. She is not shy about trying different types of food and sharing her discoveries. Jean has been featured in a popular TV Show in the Philippines, Unang Hirit, a morning news and talk show aired every weekday morning by GMA Network. Follow Jean's food adventures, all for good food and healthy living, here on Sleekly.

Have you ever devoured almost half a gallon of ice cream in one sitting, and then feeling ashamed after doing so? If yes, then you are guilty of binge eating. Get rid of your urge to binge eat in 57 Seconds.

Your information will *never* be shared or sold to a 3rd party.

Do you use food as an incredible source of comfort?

Have you ever devoured almost half a gallon of ice cream in one sitting, and then feeling ashamed after doing so? If yes, then you are guilty of binge eating. Get rid of your urge to binge eat in 57 Seconds.